Chico is implementing a parking meter forgiveness program aimed at bolstering commerce for downtown businesses during the holiday season.The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the program, which will take place on Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, and Monday, Dec. 23.
It is not meant to provide amnesty for parking infractions and parking services specialists will sti...

Hundreds of people crammed into the city council chambers on Tuesday night for a special study session geared toward finding solutions to homelessness and rising crime in downtown Chico.The session began with a brief presentation by Clean and Safe Chico, a campaign started last year that brings busines...